Friday, October 18, 2013

And he returns........with honor!

 

There is SO MUCH to say in this post!
I'm nervous to take away from the RAW emotion that I captured yesterday.
The pictures are so strong.
I don't wanna say to much!
I wonder if this is how its going to be in heaven when we are ALL reunited......?
No......empty.............chairs!
.
.
.
.
.
WELCOME HOME ELDER SHOEMAKER!!!!
 
My nephew returning from the Netherlands Mission!  :)
I got to watch one of the most priceless things, I think I have ever seen...
And will remember for the rest of my life.
My sister.........Her arms aching to hold her son.
Her anxiety and anticipation as she sees him for the FIRST time in two years, turning the corner and coming down the escalator.
.
.
.
As we wait........
 
 
 
 
 

 




 

 
 


 
 
 


 
 
 
 
My sissies! ....My best friends, for eternity!
 
 

My sister, waiting to see his sweet face turn the corner.......
 
 


 
There he is!  Up at the tippy top............
.
.
Can you feel it?


His cousin Treavor, his best friend!
 
 


 
 
 


 
 
A mothers heart-------AT its finest!





 
She waits........
&
then, she RUNS to him!
 
 

 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 



 

 

 


 
 

 

 

 



 

 

 


 

 
Their family, reunited!
 
Tanner, they're other son is still serving in Hawaii.........

 
 

 

 

 
Cousins!
Missing: Kenzie {Brent}, Tanner, and Zac.  {Who is serving in Pittsburgh}


 
Charlee was 3 when he left!  :)
She held on to his neck so sweetly-----
 
 
 
 
I guess we will go home.
My ferby and me.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
Blessings!!
And REAL joy!
The thoughts and feelings I have for Jackson are completely different.
I cannot wait for this moment....
 .
.
.
Can my NEW job be spent at the AIRPORT capturing these moments?
I think i just found a new passion and LOVE......

9 comments:

  1. Amazing! My own son leaves soon. Scrolling through these pictures made me anticipate his return even more. Yeah for Keri and family!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Oh. My. Goodness. I got tears in my eyes looking at your sister's face. You have the best family, ever. I am secretly jealous. So happy he made it home and with honor. Well done!! :)

    ReplyDelete
  3. Your amazing talent blows me away!! What a sweet moment you captured! Man I'll miss my boys, but this moment will be the best! Just like you captured it to be!

    ReplyDelete
  4. The photos are perfect! You have such a gift!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Amazing love in that airport. I'm sure the travelers must have felt something wonderful in the air. So happy for your entire family to have him return. Making me cry just imagining the sweet reunion we'll be having soon with our own missionary.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Amazing love in that airport. I'm sure the travelers must have felt something wonderful in the air. So happy for your entire family to have him return. Making me cry just imagining the sweet reunion we'll be having soon with our own missionary.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Those pictures!! Brought all the emotion of a returning missionary back. Tears. Joy. So happy for your family! Mimi

    ReplyDelete
  8. What a beautiful post! Crying as i'm typing! Thank you for sharing!

    ReplyDelete